Whiting & Davis White Alumesh Purse, Circa 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Whiting & Davis cream alumesh purse. enamel painted metal, gold metal frame, kiss lock
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Whiting And Davis Top
Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Bag with Orange Bakelite Handle
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Whiting & Davis evening bag with black metal mesh body, structured tortoiseshell-tone
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Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
$350
H 6 in W 12 in D 2.5 in
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
height: 6” depth: 2 ½” bottom gusset; mouth opens to 7 ¼” handle: 6” drop label: Whiting & Davis
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1940s American Top Handle Bags
Whiting & Davis Black Floral Print Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag W/ Black Leather Trim
$400
H 10 in D 4 in L 12 in
Whiting & Davis Black Floral Print Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag W/ Black Leather Trim
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
Whiting & Davis metal mesh shoulder bag in a stylized floral pattern in black, red, blue, green and
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1990s American Top Handle Bags
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Gold Sequin Le Smoking Trousers 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
and Davis top available online - Excellent condition
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1980s French Pants
Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Halter Top, Evening Bag and Headband 3pc Set
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This rare three-piece vintage Whiting & Davis ensemble showcases the brand’s iconic
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Avant Garde 1980s Whiting & Davis Red Black Silver Chainmail Metal 80s Mesh Top
$2,295
Size: Small / Medium
Avant Garde 1980s Whiting & Davis Red Black Silver Chainmail Metal 80s Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage late 80s WHITING & DAVIS red, black and silver disco chainmail metal mesh top
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1920s Whiting and Davis Metallic Green Mesh Bag
By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
This quintessential accessory of the 1920s by Whiting and Davis still holds up today
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Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Paris, FR
50s-60s wonderfull Whiting & Davis rusty & brown hardware mesh handbag featuring a gold tone
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1950s Whiting and Davis Summer Celluloid and Metal Mesh Hand Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Whiting and Davis Summer Celluloid and Metal Mesh Hand Bag
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1950s American Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1930's Whiting & Davis Mesh handbag original 1930's mesh evening bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly iconic 1930's Whiting & Davis gold mesh evening bag, is a true piece of fashion
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Whiting & Davis Vintage Silver-Tone Chainmail Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Vintage silver-tone chainmail halter top by Whiting & Davis. Cowl neckline
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Whiting and Davis Oil Slick Gold Metal Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Whiting and Davis Oil Slick Gold Metal Mesh Top
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1970s Whiting and Davis Bronze Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this top
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1970s American Halter Tops
1970s Whiting and Davis Red Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this top
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Vintage 70's Heavy Chainmail Top + Skirt Set by Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
Extraordinary heavy brass two piece chainmail set by Whiting and Davis from the 1970's. Wear
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1980s Ferrera for Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
1980s Ferrera for Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Top
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1980s American Shirts
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold-Toned Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulously sexy 1970s Whiting and Davis gold-toned metal mesh halter top with ties at neck and
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1970s American Blouses
1970s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh Halter Crop Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this crop top
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1970s American Halter Tops
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Halter Crop Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this crop top
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1970s American Halter Tops
1970s Whiting and Davis Tiger Print Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this top
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1970s American Halter Tops
1980S WHITING & DAVIS Gold Metallic Chainmail Metal Mesh Skirt Top Ensemble
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
1980S WHITING & DAVIS Gold Metallic Chainmail Metal Mesh Skirt Top Ensemble
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1980s Twin Sets
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Bias Drape Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh bias drape halter top: Seriously sexy and daring molten
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1970s American Blouses
1970s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh and Leather Drape Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh bias drape halter top: Seriously sexy and daring molten
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1970s American Blouses
WHITING & DAVIS Silver Mesh Metal Chains Evening Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
WHITTING & DAVIS handbag comes in a silver mesh metal with a chain fringe design featuring circle
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
1950’s Whiting & Davis Gunmetal Black & Gold Mesh Evening Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This glamorous black mesh evening handbag by Whiting & Davis will take you from deco to disco
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1950s American Top Handle Bags
Whiting & Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This wonderful Whiting & Davis metal mesh bag, circa 1920s, is a stunning piece of fashion history
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1920s American Top Handle Bags
Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whiting & Davis has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and perfected mesh
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1920s American Top Handle Bags
Vintage Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Whiting & Davis metal mesh top blouse! Features Chevron print at neck, with
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1980s American Blouses
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Top
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1970s Blouses
1970s Whiting and Davis Silver Metallic Mesh Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulously sexy 1970s Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh halter disco top. Ties at waist and
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1970s American Blouses
Whiting & Davis silver metal mesh halter top, 1970s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh halter top from the 1970s. Glittering silver mesh top ties at
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1970s American Halter Tops
1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Chain Mail Set: Halter Top, Necklace and Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Whiting and Davis gold chain mail set in original box: Halter top, Necklace and shoulder bag
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1980s American Halter Tops
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Chain Mail Sexy Disco Vintage 70s Halter Top
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Size: Small - Medium
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Chain Mail Sexy Disco Vintage 70s Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s WHITING & DAVIS gold metal chainmail halter top! Signature W&D heavy duty metal chain
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1970s American Halter Tops
Whiting & Davis 1970's Metal Mesh Halter
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great throwback to the 1970's from masters Whiting and Davis- a metal mesh halter top. The
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1970s American Halter Tops
1970s Whiting and Davis Iridized Metal Mesh Halter
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Whiting and Davis iridized metal mesh halter top: bias draped in front with leather tie
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1970s American Blouses
Anthony Ferrara Whiting Davis Iconic Metal Mesh Halter Top and Skirt Set 1970s
Located in Water Mill, NY
forces with Whiting Davis in creating fabulous metal mesh garments and accessories. The set consists of
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Metal Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in US
Whiting and Davis metal mesh top in silver features ruched sides and a back zipper closure. Top is
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1980s American Blouses and Tops
1970s Whiting and Davis Gunmetal Mesh Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Killer metal disco top in a beautiful gunmetal mesh This ties with leather ties at the neckline
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1970s Unknown Blouses
Whiting and Davis Blue Patterned Chainmail Halter Top, 1970’s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970’s Whiting and Davis signature deep blue patterned chainmail halter top with silver ties around
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1970s Halter Tops
Whiting and Davis 2-Tone Mesh Top with Leaf Design
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whiting and Davis gunmetal top with silver leaf design, with silver over collar. Open back with
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1970s American Halter Tops
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Metal Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in US
Stunning Whiting and Davis top in a gold metal mesh with a keyhole neck and a back snap button
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1980s American Blouses
Vintage Whiting & Davis Black Metal Mesh & Gilt Brass Double Handle Hand Bag
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W 6.5 in D 2 in L 12 in
Vintage Whiting & Davis Black Metal Mesh & Gilt Brass Double Handle Hand Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Black Metal Mesh and Gilt Brass Handle Hand Bag By, Whiting & Davis. This unique hand
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20th Century Top Handle Bags
1970s Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Killer metal mesh disco top ties with leather ties at the neckline and waist .Top drapes and is cut
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1970s Unknown Blouses
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Whiting And Davis Top For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary whiting and davis top for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, Gold and more. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Whiting And Davis Top?
On average, a whiting and davis top on 1stDibs sells for $575, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $1,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Whiting & Davis for sale on 1stDibs
You might not expect chain-mesh bags to predate sliced bread by three decades, but it’s true. The very first mesh purse was created by Charles Whiting (1864–1940) in 1892 while working for the jewelry manufacturer Wade Davis & Company in Plainville, Massachusetts. Whiting joined the company at the age of 16, and by 1896 he formed a partnership to purchase it, renaming it the Whiting & Davis Company.
While the original Whiting & Davis mesh purse was made entirely by hand — artisans hammered out the links and wove them together — the company developed a machine to automate fabrication in 1912. With the ability to produce more rapidly and prolifically, Whiting & Davis became a veritable mesh empire, creating handbags and purses in all shapes, styles and colors, including ones made from precious metals, painted with Art Deco designs and silk-screened with Impressionistic images. The purses became status icons for the stylish elite, particularly with the flappers of the 1920s.
Over the years, Whiting & Davis struck up partnerships with some of the most talented designers of the time, including Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli and Elsa Peretti, who used their mesh in elegant pieces for Tiffany & Co., propelling their popularity even further. After a brief hiatus during World War II, when Whiting & Davis produced radar equipment rather than handbags, the brand continued to develop an ever-expanding line of products that included clothing.
In the 1970s, Whiting & Davis accessories and clothing were the rage of the disco scene. By the early 2000s, everyone from Paris Hilton to Lady Gaga donned the brand’s mesh handbags.
Recent innovations to their offerings include color mesh and fine mesh, with the brand refocusing on fashion jewelry with the launch of a new collection in 2013 featuring a revamped vintage snake-bracelet design. The company has been based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1995, also supplying its renowned chain mesh for industrial uses like work gloves and protective applications such as shark suits for divers.
Find vintage Whiting & Davis mesh handbags, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Questions About Whiting & Davis
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Whether Whiting & Davis bags are made in China varies. The company was founded in Plainville, Massachusetts, in 1876 and has been based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1995. Its collectible vintage handbags were largely produced at its own workshop in Massachusetts. However, Whiting & Davis has outsourced some of its newer bags to factories in China. On 1stDibs, find a range of Whiting & Davis apparel and accessories.
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